FTC scam costs Pittsburgh-area resident $5 million, police say
State police are investigating after a Pittsburgh-area resident was scammed out of over $5 million by people pretending to be the Federal Trade Commission.
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State police are investigating after a Pittsburgh-area resident was scammed out of over $5 million by people pretending to be the Federal Trade Commission.
Leaders in Indiana County are warning about fraudulent property sales by out-of-state scammers.
Reports of two people scamming customers in the parking lot of the Shaler Township Giant Eagle are under investigation, police said on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents about scam emails and text messages that claim to come from municipal courts.
Police in Coraopolis are investigating a chargeback scam at a gaming store.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Police are reminding people to check gift cards twice before buying them.
Scammers are also looking to spoil presents, specifically gift cards.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
A man accused of defrauding a Pittsburgh-area man out of more than $100,000 is under arrest.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
A man from China has been charged in a massive scam involving a woman from Aliquippa.
Police say there's been a rise in cases of criminals exploiting kids through social media.
State police are asking health care providers to look at their employment records for any activity matching the suspect.
A Millvale business has a warning for others after it was the target of an electricity scam.
A Philadelphia woman who says her SNAP benefits were stolen is relying on food banks this month. Experts share how to protect your money.
A Pittsburgh-area woman wants to warn others about what she calls a very concerning scam phone call.
The text claims that if you do not pay a fine, your registration, license, and more penalties will be imposed.
Scammers allegedly created multiple fake Venmo accounts.
A Fayette County contractor has been accused of home improvement fraud.
With advances in technology, it's becoming easier than ever to fall victim to a scam.
Police are getting calls nearly daily about scams targeting senior citizens, the lonely, and the community. Here are ways to stay safe.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
The 34-year-old Luis Rodriguez is accused of scamming grandparents and using a rideshare company to do it.
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
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Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her court maidens were officially crowned.
Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university's president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role.
Saturday will be a mostly sunny but windy day in Pittsburgh.
Powerful winds hit the Pittsburgh area on Friday night, causing widespread damage and power outages.
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Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her court maidens were officially crowned.
Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university's president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Saturday will be a mostly sunny but windy day in Pittsburgh.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
It's one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, and happening today is the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade. KDKA's Jessica Riley gives you all the information you need about today's festivities!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
